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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1939

Page

4

Cochran Drops Battle Over Fraternity Pruning Charge

San Antonio school board delay on action after new superintendent Stutsman cancelled a Tuesday committee meeting. Cochran vows no steps until he speaks with the new leader. Vaughan of central council seeks dissolution, while Cochran cites possible Texas city bans on fraternities and sororities.

San Antonio LE. Stutsman J. C. Cochran Dollers Fepkins Cochran Committee James P. Hollers Frank Vaughan Central Council Hollers Vaughan Cochran Focal Committee E. Oberholtzer Houston Texas Dallas Webb

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Signs Contract With Guild/Guild

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch announces a new contract with the Co. 1. O. affiliate for its business office staff. Effective until April 28, 1949, the agreement grants wage increases for about 200 workers across 24 classifications, sets a 40 hour week, includes paid vacations, and confirms the paper’s standard compensation practices.

St. Louis Louis Post-Dispatch Co. 1. O McRaes Post-Dispatch Prac

Denies Plea For Recener Receivership In WV Case

Federal Judge William Baker denied a petition to appoint a receiver for Fidelity Investment Association and overruled a motion to dismiss. He urged cooperation and asked for suggestions on trial issues or appointing a special master to audit the firm. The receivership action was filed by Pennsylvania residents holding 16 investment loan contracts amid charges of fraudulent practices against the company by the Securities Commission.

Wheeling W. Va Wiliam Baker Fidelity Investment Association

Three San Antonio youths seek Navy cadet training

Three San Antonio youths applied for cadet training at Pensacola Naval Aviation School, per John A. Traviss, head of the local Naval recruiting station. Their applications are among six candidates sent by Traviss. Accepted applicants will complete a one year course then three years of fleet duty.

S.A Navy San Antonio Pensacola Naval Aviation John A. Traviss Daval Traviss

Starr Slaying Jury Sought in Travis County

In Austin district court today a panel for a five count murder trial was formed with nine jurors chosen, including Perry Jones. The defendants Amado Vera Jr Martin Solis Elias Solis Enrigno Ramirez and Benito Saenz faced a second trial on the same charges after a previous hung jury in a venue change. The case stems from a March slashing that killed Enlalia Elizondo Ramon de la Cruz and Jose Uantu.

Austin Completon Starr Perry Jones Trothey Travis County Sumimence Amado Vera Jr Martin Solis Elias Solis Enrigno Ramirez Benito Saenz Enlalia Elizondo Ramon de la Cruz Jose Uantu

Hoffman Attacks Murphy Policy Record In House Speech

In Washington January 11 Representative Hoffman Republican Michigan attacked Governor Frank Murphy’s policies and background, saying he failed as governor and betrayed the people. The debate came as Murphy’s nomination to head the Justice Department was reported approved by a Senate subcommittee. The House adjourned after three subcommittees met on President Roosevelt’s nominees, with the $725,000,000 work relief bill set for action tomorrow and hoped for Friday passage.

Washington House Representative Hoffman Michigan Frank Murphy Hoffman Murphy Justice Department Senate Roosevelt James P. Pope Idaho Tetnnessee

Mrs Katz to Be Buried Thursday

Funeral services for Mrs. Henriet te Kats, 70, who died January 9 in St. Louis, Missouri, will be held at 2 p m Thursday from the Hagy McCallum Murray chapel with Rabb Ephraim Frisch officiating. Burial will be in Beth El cemetery. Surviving Mrs. Katz are daughters Mrs. Arthur B S With and Mrs. Bernard Goldberg, son Myer Kate, sisters Mrs. Mollie Lemmons and Mrs. Jennie Lewis, and brother Sol Harris.

Katz Henriette Kats St. Louis Hagy- McCallum-Murray Rabb Ephraim Frisch Beth-El Arthur Bernard Goldberg Myer Kate Mollie Lemmons Jennie Lewis Sol Harris

Royal delay shifts plans for royal wedding

In Rome on January 1 1 the serious illness of Princess Mafalda, second child of King Vittorio Emanuele, forced the postponement of the wedding of her younger sister Maria to Prince Louis of Bourbon-Parma, originally set for January 15. Reports suggest Mafalda suffers pleurisy and the royal family continues to monitor her condition.

Rome Mafalda Vittorio Emmanuete Maria Lois Bourbon-Parma

Kelly Field Gears Up For Largest Graduation Class

Kelly Field prepares to graduate 173 cadets including 26 percent tying cadets in the reserve corps. Graduation moved up to February 1 due to good weather. students have completed rapid training, with months of activity and renovations planned for cadet quarters and equipment. Three cadets discharged. Randolph Field class not reporting at Kelly Field.

Kelly Field Air Corps National Guard Randolph Field Kellyfield Kellyeld

Brackenridge and Alamo Heights Debaters Set for Saturday

Brackenridge High School and Alamo Heights High School prepare for a non official tournament in Austin on Saturday. Debating the same Texas High School Debating League subject about state adoption of uniform sales. Teams include Armand Jones Lawrence Michel Jane McNair Jewel McMeans for Brackenridge and Joe Marka John Davis Elnise Lewis Jo Ann Pincus for Alamo Heights. Coach Everett Lingle and coach R B Todd announce additional second teams. Competition features two preliminary rounds Saturday with final eliminations at 1 pm and cups awarded for both boys and girls divisions.

Brackenbrirge Alamo Heights Texas Institution Austin Texas High Armand Jones Lawrence Michel Jane McNair Jewel McMeans Brackenridge Everett Lingle R. B. Todd Joe Marka John Davis Elnise Lewis Jo Ann Pincus Todd Billy Hausman Earle Hawley Gloria Bramlette Joyce Russell

Club Women Accept Wichita Falls Bid

Fort Worth January 11 Wichita Falls invitation for the 1908 convention was accepted by the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs board during the first meeting of the 1905 40 administration. Mrs W S Douglas of San Angelo was elected to life membership on the board in recognition of over 60 years of service in the fine arts department.

Fort Worth Wichita Falls Texas Federation of Women's Blubs W.S. Douglas San Angelo

Recreation Training Institute II in San Antonio

The second of a two part series of recreation training institutes will be held in San Antonio from February 6 to March 3. Sponsored by the city recreation board, the series aims to bring fresh inspiration to leisure organizations and establish high standards of excellence and new interpretation of objectives.

San Antonio City Recreation Board Tn. Rectea

Fresh Institute Aims At Recreational Workers Skills

A new understanding of the significance of the present opportunity in home church and school life spurs an institute offering a four week, 90 hour program in miners arts and crafts and nature activities. Faculty includes Reynolds Carlson Staples and Zanzig with sessions at the Plaza hotel. Tuition for the complete course is 15 dollars.

Ion Reyneld & Carlson Frank A. Staples Augustus D. Zanzig Carlson Bast&ute University of California Staples League of New Hampshire Arts and Grafts Zanazig Music Service National Recreational School Harvard University Plaza Hotel Ives

Court Upsets Saad Ruling At Alamo Heights Zoning

Amarillo Court of Civil Appeals ruled the Alamo Heights board of adjustment lacked authority to grant construction permits for service stations in restricted zones. It reversed a lower court ruling, blocking permits for R. D. Jones at Broadway Joliet and C. Fant at Broadway Kennedy. Theo Weiss said the case would be appealed to the state Supreme Court.

Alamo Heights Leo Brewer John H. Harington 5. T. Browne District Court Zoning Board Theo Weiss Board of Adjustment Supreme Court

Jailed Student In Death by Own Action

Cleveland report on 16 year old Baldwin Wallace freshman Kettering dying by hanging after prior arrests for speeding. He had been jailed briefly for speeding to help friends reach homes. A college dance incident and a girl's rebuke are noted as context without graphic detail.

Cleveland Gerber K. Kenneth Kettering Baldwin-Wallace College Iin Kettering

Allred Sends Last Message and Senate Committee Picks

James V. Allred reports on his stewardship as R. Emmett Morse of Houston elected speaker of the house, with Weaver Moore as president pro tempore of the Senate. Morse and conservatives named to chair principal committees. Lieutenant Governor Woodul announces committees. Morris Roberts to head state affairs and patent finance committees. Clinton Kersey introduces a resolution praising O Daniel for not seeking legislative support.

James V. Allred R. Emmett Morse Houston House Weaver Moore Senate Morse Walter Woodul Coke Stevenson Junction Woodall O'Daniel Stevenson R. A. Weinert Seguin Morris Roberts Petlus Solch Clinton Kersey Bridgeport G. c Morris Greenville

Miller Tollett Executed for Dynamite Death of Three Girls

White Miller Tollett, 28, was executed today in Tennessee for dynamiting the Gouge home near Elizabethton last January. Three Gouge children Sonte Lucna Ron Jean, aged 5, were killed. Tollett remained calm in a last visit with relatives before walking to the electric chair, maintaining his innocence as delegates sought intervention from Governor Gordon Browning.

Nashville Tenn White Miller Tollett Tallett East Tennesse Mountain Gordon Browning Harmon Gouge Elizabethton Gouge Sonte Lucna Ron Jean Pich I Tollett

MOPAC Official Dies Suddenly in Texas City

Faleistine Jan Wm Al David aged 59 longtime assistant general manager of Missouri Pacific to Texas and Oklahoma died of a heart attack here last night in a sudden death routine city obituary note.

MOPAC Falestine Jan Wm AL David Missouri Pacific Texas Okahoma

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